What Pender County Sheriff pays
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$67,539
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 3 of 6 Wilmington Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Pender County Sheriff
Detention Officer - Part-time
NCContinuous$24.59/hrstartingDetention Officer
NCContinuous$51,147startingDeputy Sheriff
NCContinuous$54,577starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Pender County Sheriff compares nearby
All 22 Wilmington Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Pender County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Pender County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pender County Sheriff | Hiring | $54,577 | — | None | |
| Surf City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Burgaw PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| New Hanover County Sheriff | Hiring | $44,152 | −$10,425 | $2,000 | |
| Topsail Beach PD | Hiring | $55,793 | +$1,216 | None | |
| Navassa PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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